Travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Santa Cruz Viru Viru International Airport (VVI): What you need to know
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) is Rio de Janeiro's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santa Cruz Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) taking off from here.
Take a direct Rio de Janeiro to Santa Cruz Viru Viru International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Santa Cruz is UTC-4, which is one hour behind Rio de Janeiro. Santa Cruz Viru Viru International Airport is located in Santa Cruz.
There are 2 direct weekly services between Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) and Santa Cruz Viru Viru International Airport (VVI). This is the most popular route when departing from Rio de Janeiro.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Rio de Janeiro to VVI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like January and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santa Cruz Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) can be booked from this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santa Cruz Viru Viru International Airport with BoA. This well-known airline offers services from GIG.
Boliviana de Aviacion sees the most traveller bookings for flights from GIG to VVI.
Boliviana de Aviacion is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to VVI. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE)
The journey from central Rio de Janeiro to GIG takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santa Cruz Viru Viru International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
80% of flights leaving Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when flying out of GIG.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
SDU is around 5 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Rio de Janeiro to VVI flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport:
79% of flights leaving Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Santa Cruz Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
Have a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santa Cruz Viru Viru International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near VVI and shut your eyes sooner:
Get the best deal by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Rio de Janeiro to Santa Cruz Viru Viru International Airport flight.
Getting from Santa Cruz Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to central Santa Cruz
Central Santa Cruz is around 177 kilometres from Santa Cruz Viru Viru International Airport. Journey times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before your trip.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santa Cruz Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
R 2,258 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Santa Cruz Viru Viru International Airport. Return flights start at R 4,992. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to VVI if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Affordable Rio de Janeiro to Santa Cruz Viru Viru International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Rio de Janeiro to VVI.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santa Cruz Viru Viru International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Santa Cruz Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
August is when most people book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santa Cruz Viru Viru International Airport (VVI). Visit Santa Cruz in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Santa Cruz is September, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your Rio de Janeiro to VVI plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Santa Cruz Viru Viru International Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Explore more of Bolivia
Extend your Bolivia adventure with a visit to Montero, located around 40 kilometres north of Santa Cruz. Casa de La Cultura "Camba Florencio" is just one of the popular sights to add to your itinerary.
